Topic 1 of 6: Having a big idea

Hiking is one of the primary activities of the Medallion Adventure club. It is a great opportunity to get some fresh air and engage in movement and exercise. And it is a happy opportunity to catch up with friends and to meet new future-friends.

In an effort to kick start conversations, we begin hikes by suggesting an icebreaker theme that people discuss as they hike. Recently the theme was "What is your big idea?" I was amazed by the answers that I heard. The one that really sticks with me was provided by a young women I meet for the first time on that hike. Without skipping a beat she responded "I am working to develop a strain of mushrooms to break down plastics into organic matter." In an unassuming yet confident voice, she explained her novel protocol that is from self-study and she is in the process of building a do-it-yourself lab in her basement. Wow. People truly have some big ideas that they are working on below the radar.

Photo above: Medallion hikers by Apotheosis King Louis IX

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Topic 2 of 6: Embracing Wellness Conference

Join us for our second Embracing Wellness conference: Info / RSVP

The distinguished speakers will inform, inspire, and provide ready-to-apply tools for you to use. And, you will have time to interact with a constructive community of like-minded people.

Date: April 13, 2024 10:00 to 2:15 PM
Cost: Free (optional small charge if you want in-house lunch)
Location: Ucity library (easy free parking)
 

Agenda

• 10:00 -11:30 Topic #1: Values: Deciding what matters and implementing in our day-to-day lives

  • Speakers: Patrick Aguilar and Elizabeth Irwin

    Video from Patrick Aguilar

• 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch

• 12:30 - 2:00 PM Topic #2: Living an intentional life - Matching behaviors with values

  • Speakers: Chris Schneider and Armando Gomes

  • Chris Schneider Video 

Topic 3 of 6: Books and a beverage:

'Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar' by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein

Wednesday May 1: 6:00 PM CT.  Info / RSVP here

Join us for an engaging discussion of the ideas from this book. We will meet at 6655 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130. The goal is to share ideas and consider insights that can be draw from the book. Bring your preferred beverage and any snacks. After the book discussion, we plan go to a Delmar loop restaurant for a bite.

It is not necessary to have read the book to participate. Free and open to all who register.

Topic 4 of 6: Biking / Hiking / Rucking

Join us on bike/hike/ruck activities. Info / RSVP

Engaging discussion and high spirits are the guiding principles for these activities. Free and fun.

4/20/2024: Bike Chesterfield Levee Trail

4/28/2024: Hike / ruck Bellefontaine Cemetery

5/11/2024: Hike / ruck Forest Park

Topic 5 of 6: Upcoming MAC Fellow Trips

Medallion Adventure is mashup of 'Active Exploration and Lifelong Learning.' Members embrace creative mental / physical meanderings.

As a non-profit our programs are supported by our donors. Those who support Medallion with a $50/year subscription are referred to as 'Fellows' and can participated on trips including:

1. Solar eclipse, Southern Missouri

2. Mt Hood summit, Oregon

3. Devils Tower climb, Wyoming

4. Camp Innsbrook Weekend, Innsbrook MO (Third annual)

5. Boundary Waters Canoe trip, Minnesota

6. Colorado Alpine Weekend, Breckenridge CO (Third annual)

7. Grand Canyon Trip, Arizona (Third annual)

8. Val-d`Isere Ski Trip, France

   Info / RSVP for Fellow Trips

    

   Learn more about becoming a member

   Sign up as Free member or as a Fellow

Topic 6 of 6: Member spotlight

Ron Orrungroj

Ron O lives in San Diego and travels to all corners of the globe. Photo here taken at Muir Camp on his trek to the summit of Mt Rainier.

A few of his memorable adventures include (1) Ciudad Perdida trek - Colombia (2) The W trek - Chile (3) Hiking in Triglav National Park - Slovenia.He embodies a tranquil inner peace with an adventurous free spirit. An inspiration to all who know him.

About us: MAC is a non-profit learning organization. We help members increase wellbeing with active outdoor exploration, life-time learning, like-minded community, and healthy habit development. It is a whole-person perspective built on the proposition that adventuring happens one step at a time and is most appreciated when done with other like-minded people.

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I can be reached at Ron@MedallionAdventureClub.com or a text in MAC Slack. 

To Adventure

Ron King

https://www.medallionadventureclub.org